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My Poem, “Even the Light” Is in La Presa

Posted on June 1, 2017 by robert okaji

My poem, “Even the Light,” has been published in the May issue of La Presa.

Many thanks to editor Lee Gould for taking this piece.

41 thoughts on “My Poem, “Even the Light” Is in La Presa”

nananoyz on May 31, 2017 at 7:57 am said:

Congratulations!!

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 8:36 am said:
  
  It’s always fun, Leslie. Thank you!
  
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Jeff Schwaner on May 31, 2017 at 8:00 am said:

Good stuff! Great poem.

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 8:37 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jeff!
  
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lynneburnett2014 on May 31, 2017 at 9:54 am said:

Wonderful little poem, Bob! And thanks for the introduction to a Canadian press!

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 10:35 am said:
  
  I seem to have more luck with Canadian presses than those in Texas! And thanks, Lynne. It’s always good to hear from you.
  
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Dermott Hayes on May 31, 2017 at 10:29 am said:

I know those days, when the air feels like a gelatinous bath. Nice one.

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 10:37 am said:
  
  And today may be one of them! Thank you, Dermott.
  
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  - Dermott Hayes on May 31, 2017 at 11:46 am said:
    
    Walk away, kick a stone. Have a brew, words come back, like misplaced spectacles.
    
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    - robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 12:23 pm said:
      
      That is my experience, too.
      
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Dr Good Vibes on May 31, 2017 at 2:27 pm said:

Congrats!

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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stephanielharper on May 31, 2017 at 2:39 pm said:

That little itch could be telling you something…
What you add to the light always yields a positive net result in my book!

Outstanding! Congrats, amico!

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 3:34 pm said:
  
  And sometimes scratching feels so good! Thank you, Ms. H.
  
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Mary Tang on May 31, 2017 at 3:09 pm said:

Bravo. Robert. How your words resonate. They are in good company; thank you for La Preza.

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- robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 3:37 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Mary. I was particularly pleased to find a place in this publication, which includes writers from all over North America.
  
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  - Mary Tang on May 31, 2017 at 3:41 pm said:
    
    As I turn the pages I was again and again arrested by fine pieces. I only wish I can read Spanish.
    
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    - robert okaji on May 31, 2017 at 3:51 pm said:
      
      Same here.
      
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Barbara Huntington on May 31, 2017 at 6:05 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 6:06 am said:
  
  Thanks very much, Barbara.
  
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Skyscapes for the Soul on May 31, 2017 at 6:05 pm said:

Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 6:06 am said:
  
  Thanks, Jeni!
  
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Andrew McDowell on May 31, 2017 at 8:01 pm said:

Congratulations!

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 6:06 am said:
  
  Thank you, Andrew.
  
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  - Andrew McDowell on June 1, 2017 at 6:07 am said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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pranabaxom on May 31, 2017 at 9:27 pm said:

Congratulations.

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 6:07 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Too Tall Joanz on June 1, 2017 at 2:36 am said:

Congratulations Poet! I bet it feels great! Much continued success and prosperity.

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 6:07 am said:
  
  It always feels great. Thank you.
  
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10000hoursleft on June 1, 2017 at 6:55 am said:

Congratulations Bob. Lovely poem. The unwashed and unfolded- you inspire me to look in a new way at the things I prefer to look away from.

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Mek. Those little things make up my life. Hmm. I wonder what that says about me… 🤔
  
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  - 10000hoursleft on June 1, 2017 at 6:38 pm said:
    
    I have so far only read 1 poem of yours that made me wonder what it says about you haha. The cruel insect killer one 😯
    
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    - robert okaji on June 2, 2017 at 7:11 am said:
      
      My wife said she was having second thoughts about sharing a bed with the person who wrote that one…
      
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      - 10000hoursleft on June 3, 2017 at 6:44 am said:
        
        Yes I think I remember you saying in the post haha. You can never truly know another person 😨
        
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memadtwo on June 1, 2017 at 6:59 am said:

And sometimes (in retrospect, of course) those days can be the most productive of all…
As always, wonderful capture. (K)

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- robert okaji on June 1, 2017 at 5:21 pm said:
  
  Oh, yes. In retrospect. Ha. Thank you, Kerfe.
  
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rivrvlogr on June 5, 2017 at 2:09 pm said:

Congratulations, Bob.

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- robert okaji on June 5, 2017 at 3:11 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much, Ken.
  
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grevisangel73 on June 16, 2017 at 5:40 am said:

Congratulations. I enjoyed that very much. It said a lot in your unique way.

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- robert okaji on June 16, 2017 at 6:58 am said:
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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  - grevisangel73 on June 22, 2017 at 11:06 pm said:
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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